US Bridges

362 Ave over Ck

Fair

Hand County, South Dakota · 7 E & 1 S Orient · Structure no. 000000030180010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

362 Ave over Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 362 Ave over Ck in Hand County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries362 Ave
CrossesCk
Location7 E & 1 S Orient
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.88108, -98.94705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 362 Ave over Ck built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 362 Ave over Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 362 Ave over Ck carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 362 Ave over Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 362 Ave over Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.